UK: Ocado silent on float preparations (MEM)

UK online grocer Ocado has remained silent on speculation that it is in talks over the appointment of advisers ahead of its planned stock market listing.

GLOBAL: China set to become largest grocery market by 2014 – IGD (REG)

China is set to overtake the US as the world's largest grocery market for the first time by 2014, new research has suggested.

UK: Advertisers “disappointed” by product placement u-turn (MEM)

A proposed u-turn on the relaxing of rules for the placement of food and drink products in TV programmes in the UK is “disappointing”, advertisers have said.

• UPDATE: JAPAN: Shares dive on Kirin, Suntory breakdown (MEM)
  Analysts and investors have reacted badly to a breakdown in merger talks between Kirin Holdings and Suntory.
• CHINA: Beijing places duties on US chicken (MEM)
  Beijing has said that it will impose anti-dumping duties of up to 105.4% on poultry imports from the US.
• EU: Brussels unveils organic logo (MEM)
  The European Commission today (8 February) unveiled the new EU organic logo.
• FRANCE: Sobeval invests in new plant (MEM)
  French veal processing specialist Sobeval, part of Dutch group Van Drie, has invested EUR13m (US$17.8m) in a new plant in Boulazac, France.
• CHINA: Rodobo buys three dairies (REG)
  Chinese milk powder maker Rodobo International has completed the acquisition of three dairy companies in the country, Ewenkeqi Beixue Dairy Co., Hulunbeier Beixue Dairy Co. and Hulunbeier Hailaer Beixue Dairy Factory.
• AUS: Supermarkets promise an end to restrictive leases (REG)
  More Australian supermarket majors have agreed to end restrictive lease agreements that limit competition in local markets, the country's competition regulator said today (8 February).
• JAPAN: Kirin, Suntory merger talks collapse
  Merger talks between Japanese food and drink makers Kirin Holdings and Suntory have ended after seven months.

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• US/UK: Job losses to come, Kraft CEO tells Cadbury
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When business is like a trip to the dentist
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"I would liken it to a root canal." Kraft Foods boss Irene Rosenfeld clearly did not enjoy her meeting with Peter Mandelson last week.

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The Euromonitor International 2010 industry outlook from just-food

The global economic downturn has not radically changed how consumers eat or drink. Despite this, Euromonitor International forecasts 2012 retail value will be reduced by 5%, or US$200bn, compared to pre-crisis predictions. Hypermarkets and discounters will continue to see the largest retail value gains between 2009 and 2013 as consumers worldwide seek out economical options and value for money. This briefing offers Euromonitor's insights and predictions on the following key food sectors: baby food, confectionery, impulse food and meal solutions.

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